International Tax Accountant

JAS Worldwide•Atlanta, GA

12d

About The Position

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. Work with management and field resources to accurately maintain tax compliance function. Reviews federal, state, and local tax returns, prepares calculations for extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments. Prepares tax provision schedules by utilizing Tax provision software including reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules. Recommends tax strategies by researching international, federal, state, and local taxation issues. Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Provide audit documentation & support, maintain withholding tax rate tables, maintain transfer pricing documentation, and maintain tax records of the Company. Enhance system and reporting efficiencies, research various taxability issues across multiple transaction types and jurisdictions, and support field activities as they relate to tax law and compliance. Provide support to administer transfer pricing policies, perform transfer pricing calculations, perform calculations for what if scenarios, The individual should be a customer service-oriented team player, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and tasks to meet deadlines and resolve issues quickly. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

Requirements

Excellent organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
Analyze income tax data.
Manages timely filing of quarterly and annual tax reporting for federal, multiple states and multiple legal entities.
Assists in rate tables, exemption records and certificates, clear and concise reporting data, tax calendar
Assists with tax research and audits.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 3-4 years in the field of international and US taxation
Critical thinking skills; strong interpersonal skills, essential skills in dealing with people at all levels; empathy and self-confidence; effective oral and written communication skills; leadership; good collaboration skills; high level of problem-solving skills; excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a sense of urgency; ability to resolve conflicts; multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines; highest level of confidentiality; accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner; high degree of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Masters in Tax and/or CPA preferred
OneSource software experience a plus
Performs other miscellaneous duties and/or other special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

Accurately maintain tax compliance function
Reviews federal, state, and local tax returns
Prepares calculations for extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments
Prepares tax provision schedules by utilizing Tax provision software including reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules
Recommends tax strategies by researching international, federal, state, and local taxation issues
Maintains legislative materials by reviewing, interpreting, and implementing new or revised laws
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Provide audit documentation & support
Maintain withholding tax rate tables
Maintain transfer pricing documentation
Maintain tax records of the Company
Enhance system and reporting efficiencies
Research various taxability issues across multiple transaction types and jurisdictions
Support field activities as they relate to tax law and compliance
Provide support to administer transfer pricing policies
Perform transfer pricing calculations
Perform calculations for what if scenarios